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Oliver Poschmann's Bass Guitar Fascinations
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 16 มิ.ย. 2020
I am a german freelance bassplayer, editor, writer, based in London. This is a place devoted to the lovers of bass guitar. It will provide info, workshops, gear reviews, advice and all sorts of information around the fascinating musical instrument called "bass guitar" or "electric bass".
Gruv Gear Kapsule Duo Bass - some possible questions answered
This is not a review, but rather an attempt to answer a few questions you fellow bassplayers might have, after watching some of the youtube reviews about the Gruv Gear Kapsule out there.
The Gruve Gear Kapsule Duo Bass is a hybrid between a hardshell case and gigbag.
After recently buying one and flying with it, I would like to share my views and experiences. I hope it helps you to form an opinion and helps you to decide whether it is something to consider buying or not.
All the best to the community out there.
Keep enjoying to play bassguitars - they are good for you :-)
The Gruve Gear Kapsule Duo Bass is a hybrid between a hardshell case and gigbag.
After recently buying one and flying with it, I would like to share my views and experiences. I hope it helps you to form an opinion and helps you to decide whether it is something to consider buying or not.
All the best to the community out there.
Keep enjoying to play bassguitars - they are good for you :-)
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Underrated Bass Guitars: 1978 Gibson Grabber G3
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I seem to have a heart for bassguitars, which are a bit off mainstream. Instruments that may sound quite different to the usual suspects or which look or feel completely different. One of these special creatures is the Gibson G3 Bass. In this short video I give you some background information about the history of this instrument and some general info about the production of the Ripper and the G...
Bass Gear Reviews - Revisiting Sound Examples
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I wrote bass gear reviews for magazines for about 25 years. Then I stopped doing it because I got bored. Basically because of the problem: "how many ways are there to describe and alder body, a maple neck or a rosewood fingerboard"? However, the lesson I took out of these many years in which I laid my hands on countless bassguitars is, that there is a mistery in how an instrument speaks to you ...
Underrated Bass Guitars: 1972 Fender Telecaster Bass
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I seem to have a heart for bassguitars, which are a bit off mainstream. Instruments that may sound quite different to the usual suspects or which look or feel completely different. One of these special creatures is the second version of the Fender Telecaster Bass, which was introduced in 1972 In this short video I give you some background information, a closer description and last not least a g...
How to find a neutral 2-Band EQ position on an old Music Man StingRay Bass which equals passive mode
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In an other video I presented my old early 80s MusicMan StingRay with a retrofit passive bypass switch (th-cam.com/video/JcxqY0aDwN0/w-d-xo.html) In this video I show you how to find an EQ setting in active mode, which equals the passive sound. I hope this answers some of the questions you might have had. Enjoy ! Oliver
What do you expect from a Marleaux bass guitar?
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2020 marks the 30 year anniversary of german bass luthier Gerald Marleaux's company. This is just a short video, paying tribute to a fantastic luthier, an amazing friend and just a great guy who makes fabulous bass guitars. This is a typical questionnaire by a luthier, asking the customer what he would expect from a custom made instrument? Of course the answer is: "Everything" :-D The bass you ...
Wal Fretless Bass arrangement of indian song "Who Krishna Hey" from the musical show Bharati
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I once saw a live show called "Bharati" and was blown away by the Bollywood music, dancing, performance ... One tune stuck with me really strongly. Who Krishna Hey has a great melody and counter melody and I thought - due to the nature of the indian music - a fretless bass would serve the purpose really well. So I did this arrangement. Hope you'll enjoy it.
how does a MusicMan StingRay Bass sound passive with bypassed electronics?
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This is my little story how it came about that I had a bypass switch installed to my lovely MusicMan StingRay Bass. This way you will observe a/b comparison on how the pickup sounds just by itself and then with the help of the active electronics. Active vs. Passive, quite interesting.
This bass is not underrated. It is exactly on the place which deserves. Sting's variant of P bass is thousand times better.
“Thank you for sharing your thoughts! I completely agree that Sting’s Precision Bass, to my knowledge an original 1951 model, is an outstanding instrument with a legendary sound and a special place in music history. It’s iconic for a reason! That being said, my video was meant to highlight how the 1972 Telecaster Bass, with its humbucker pickup, brings its own unique voice and feel to the table. It may not have the same universal recognition as the original P-Bass, but I believe it deserves more love for the tonal variety and character it offers. Both instruments have their own strengths, and in my opinion, this 2nd incarnation of the Telecaster Bass brings something special that’s often overlooked. Thanks again for engaging with the content!”
Nice!! Didn't know about the G-3! Sounds great!! And by the way, great Thin Lizzy, Dancin' in the Moonlight riff!
Thank you for your kind words! Yes, the G-3 definitely flies under the radar, but it’s great to see it getting some love. I’m glad you enjoyed it! And even though Phil Lynott never used a Grabber, I have to agree-it suits that bassline surprisingly well. Sometimes, a different instrument brings out a whole new character in a classic riff!
Fab playing.
Thank you 🙏
I remember it was used by the Green Day bassist! Beautiful piece
Danke für die Vorstellung. Der Bass ist wirklich unterschätzt.
Gerne. Ja, er ist schon sehr speziell, sicher nicht universell, aber großartig.
Loved my G3. Black with maple neck with big tuners, translucent pickups.
How's the action on this bass?
I've lusted after these since 1972, never got one - wonderful growl to them
So was I - and when this one showed up I could not resist and happy that I emptied my wallet 😂
I had a 1967 Tele back in the late 70's. Put it through an Acoustic 130B into an Ampeg V4-B cab. It would move a house off the foundation, and had tone, tone, tone. It had the original P pickups then because the Tele was the original Precision Bass from Fender until - I think - 1963??? After that they changed the name to Telecaster. I sold it because my smallish hands had trouble with the fat club style neck.
Wow, you must must have owned one of the very first Telecasters, if it really was a 1967. They are really hard to find these days, much harder than the 2nd generation (like the one in my video, but mine probably was a transition model, as it still has a very chunky u-shape neck). Below is a detailed comparison of the significant differences between the first and second generations. #### First Generation (1968-1971) **Pickup:** - **Type**: Single-coil - **Characteristics**: Provided a bright, punchy tone similar to the original 1951 Precision Bass. **Body:** - **Design**: Slab body - **Influence**: Modeled after the 1951 Precision Bass, maintaining the classic and simple design. **Neck:** - **Shape**: Thicker, "U" shape - **Fingerboard**: Typically maple - **Feel**: Substantial and chunky, offering a more vintage playing experience. **Bridge:** - **Saddles**: Two saddles (each saddle supporting two strings) - **Setup**: Simple and consistent with early Precision Basses and Telecaster guitars. **Neck Joint:** - **Type**: Four-bolt neck joint - **Stability**: Provided a secure and stable connection between the neck and the body. **Production Numbers:** - **Estimate**: Approximately 7,000 to 8,000 units #### Second Generation (1972-1979) **Pickup:** - **Type**: Humbucking - **Characteristics**: Offered a thicker, more powerful tone compared to the single-coil pickup of the first generation. **Body:** - **Design**: Slab body (continued from the first generation) - **Influence**: Maintained the classic slab body design but introduced new electronic features. **Neck:** - **Shape**: Slimmer, "C" shape - **Fingerboard**: Maple or rosewood - **Feel**: Slimmer and more comfortable, appealing to a broader range of players. **Bridge:** - **Saddles**: Two saddles (each saddle supporting two strings) - **Setup**: Continued with the simple two-saddle bridge design. **Neck Joint:** - **Type**: Three-bolt neck joint with Micro-Tilt adjustment - **Adjustability**: Allowed easier adjustability for the neck angle, reflecting Fender's innovations during this period. **Production Numbers:** - **Estimate**: Approximately 12,000 to 15,000 units ### Summary of Significant Differences 1. **Pickup Type:** - First Generation: Single-coil - Second Generation: Humbucking 2. **Neck Shape:** - First Generation: Thicker, "U" shape - Second Generation: Slimmer, "C" shape 3. **Fingerboard Material:** - First Generation: Typically maple - Second Generation: Maple or rosewood 4. **Neck Joint:** - First Generation: Four-bolt neck joint - Second Generation: Three-bolt neck joint with Micro-Tilt adjustment 5. **Body Design:** - Both generations retained the slab body design, but the second generation included the new electronic features of a humbucking pickup.
@@oliverposchmannsbassguitar758 It was defintiely a 67, but had Telecaster on the headstock. Blonde, with the chunky club-style neck. Early pick guard with the small chrome mounting plate for the knobs. Now that I've re-researched these basses, I am corrected by the date of switchover to Precision/Tele. That occurred in 68, so why mine had Tele on the headstock is a mystery, but the neck was the original. Haven't thought of it in many years, but I hope it's still thumping somewhere. Back then, they were not that uncommon, and it came to me from a room mate, who got it from a want add in the local newspaper. That's how we did it back then.
I bought a used 72 in 73. Used it for several years. It was a good bass but I traded it away and still regret it. Good sound great sustain. I know of several of my contemporaries who had a telecaster bass and added a p bass pick up at the bridge.
I have had a g3 for 35 years. I took the frets out (sin of youth) and it sounds even better. I wouldn't trade it for any other. Greetings from Argentina.
ahh, wonderful. Yes, I can imagine that it sounds really good fretless. Greetings to Argentina
In 1972, all Gibson basses (except the Thunderbird) had come with a big pickup in that neck position. I feel that was the main reason for this pickup configuration.
The active signal with everything flat is basically buffered so it's as clean as it can be, but the full passive mode sounds very vintage/classic.
I've finally had the fortune to get my hands on one of these - just put the deposit down for it today - and it's a Squier body with a proper old Fender neck, looks like it's been loved, used n' abused with all the battle scars on it. It's a beautiful instrument, and when I get to play it on my Laney amp, I bet it'll sound like a fucking monster!
I had a Music man Stingray just like this one. It was a 1980 model. I had to sell it when things got tight back in the 2000's.
Great bass
Thank you!
Thanks for this presentation it is very helpful
Oliver ,what model bass strings are you using in this video - pasive/active switch red stingray. Thanks
I had a new one of these in 1974. Wish I still had it, but at the time I didn't get on with it - and it seemed that affordable amplification then couldn't handle the output! I certainly never got it to sound as good as this! I moved on to a 1975 Jazz...
Bass guitars is two separate words but nice job!
Thank you ! You are 100% correct, so I corrected it 🙂🙏
Hi Oliver and greetings from Germany! :) In your experience with this bass, would you say the passive mode sounds basically the same as active, just not as loud? Or do you find more differences? I'm used to playing active basses (though they doN't have much in terms of EQ) and planing a custom bass that I'm thinking about making 100% passive so I don't have to care about a preamp, batteries and all that jazz but I do still want big, aggressive tone ;)
These look really beautiful in black.
In my opinion, doing this is like giving the Stingray a vasectomy. Don't cut the balls off a Stingray! Go play a whimpy Jazz Bass or something else.
Sounds better bypassed. Cleaner.
The battery lead in my cheaper new sub series Sterling Stingray is short and it makes it difficult to change the battery- so there is some range anxiety when I can't remember how long the battery has been in there. Having that switch would be great emergency bypass.
Great presentation! Thanks for posting. I bought my blonde G-3 brand new in ‘75 and am still loving it as much as I did then. They aren’t for everyone, but they are certainly in a lane all their own.
Thanks so much! Wow, a blonde G-3 from ‘75-what a gem! It’s awesome to hear you’re still loving it after all these years. You’re right, the G-3 isn’t for everyone, but it definitely has its own unique charm that stands out. It’s always great to connect with someone who appreciates that distinctive lane it’s in!
Passive sounds better
Oliver wishing you a Merry Christmas!! ❤🎄
what strings were you using?
Ernie Ball Slinky, but taken from a 5-String set, which is slightly different from the 4-string set they offer. Gauges: 045 - 065 - 080 - 100
Brilliant video😊
Thank you, you are very kind ❤
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experience on this one.
Hi Oliver loved the review..I have a G3 bass and wondered what brand of strings you mentioned Many thanks .. Martin
thank you Martin. As far as I can recall I used unbranded roundwounds, but I am almost sure they were GHS, as they used to be the main supplier for the luthier who I bought them from
Great sounding bass and great bass playing - thanks for sharing 👍
Thank you very much for your kind words. Yes, it is a great sounding bass indeed.
I have a G1 Grabber in the attic. Needs restoration. I need to fund a new bass so old Mr. Gibson will have to be let go. Any offers?
This is one of my favorite Setups for a stingray, a lot of guys in Pop punk use it but specially Mike Herrera has a signature model with a classic 3 knob setup and all of them are dummy’s
Ironically the Tele bass has a similar tone to the Squier Bronco bass especially when you turn the tone control down by half on the Bronco.
I have a Grabber and love it. But the Ripper don't have a neck through like you said - it has a set neck. The Grabber has a bolt on neck.
Thank you. Yes you are correct and I mentioned my mistake in the video description. My apologies for the language messup. Keep enjoying the Grabber 😊, great bass.
Too much blab.
My tip for StingRay owners is to unscrew the small screw which fastens the knob onto the spindle of each pot and re-tighten the knob with that screw at the mid point of travel. This way you have a visual indicator, at a glance, of where "centre detent" is on your controls. 😊
May I ask you what the thickness of the body on your Stingray is? I have a 2019 Stingray classic, which has a slab body like yours, but my body appears to be much thicker and the edges aren't as rounded off looking like yours. Im not sure if Ernie Ball made the bodies thicker over time, or Im just imagining things. I would prefer the body to be a bit thinner.
Wow dude, thanks for that! That was freaking cool!!!
Dos you hear a Little distorcion in this humbucker?
too bad I traded one of these some 30 yrs ago for a Guild Acostic guitar.
Oh, we all have dome silly things over the course of time - me not being an exception
I quite frankly like them, but it is also a bit difficult to see a good value from them, as they are incredibly overpriced for what they are.
Thank you for sharing! I think Gibson basses are underappreciated and also versatile. Of course, Gene Simmons of Kiss comes to mind, but if you watch "The Last Waltz", The Band's Rick Danko backs up so many different types of musicians with his Gibson bass. Best wishes from California, Rob.
Thank you Rob. I could not agree more. Rick Danko was a most fabulous ambassador for the Gibson bass, gone far too soon. Such a great talent.
Yet Gibson will absolutely not reproduce these basses now .
I know, hard to understand, yet they did not sell huge amounts of them back in the day, so maybe that’s why they are reluctant. But they truly are great bassguitars
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts about this case. I was about to order one to transport my baritone guitars to South America for our upcoming tour, but after watchung this, I've decided to go with the Enki instead. That said, I do wish the Enki had the additional storage pockets like the Capsule, but my priority is the safety of my instruments, so the Enki wins.
Would love to get my hands on one but unlikely given the prices they fetch nowadays
Can't wait for Fender to re-release these monsters
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